Lauren Fowler

Lauren Fowler is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Coker University, joining in 2024. Her research focuses on gender and crime, violent crime, and drug-related crime, with expertise in behavioral science and human behavior. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University (FL), an M.S. in Criminology from Regis University (CO), an M.A. in English from East Tennessee State University (TN), and a B.A. in English from Concord University (WV).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Criminal Justice (Behavioral Science), Nova Southeastern University
• M.S., Criminology (Human Behavior), Regis University
• M.A., English, East Tennessee State University
• B.A., English, Concord University

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding criminal behavior, particularly through gendered and behavioral lenses. She values Coker's collaborative community, noting its focus on shared success among faculty, staff, and students.